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2

3

4

5

6

End of programme in 1*-24 hours (Press button several times if required)

(*depending on the selected programme, e.g. duration 1:54h 

a

 2h.

Can always be selected to the next full hour.)

Finish in

0, 1, 2, 3

The drying result (e.g. Cupboard Dry) can be adjusted over three levels (1 - max. 3)

for the 

Cotton

Easy-Care

 and 

Rapid 40 

programmes 

a

presetting = 0.

After one of these programmes has been finely adjusted, the setting is retained for the others.

Further information 

a

Page 5/6

.

Fine 
adjustment of 
the drying 
result

Clean the fluff filter and/or air cooler under running water 

a

 

Page 4/6

Empty the condensate container.

Clean filter
Empty water 

Emptying condensation

Empty container 

after

 each drying operation!

1.

Pull out condensate container keeping it horizontal.

2.

Pour out condensation.

3.

Always push container in fully until it clicks into place.

If 

Empty water

 flashes in the display panel 

a

 What to do if..., Page 10

.

Cleaning the fluff filter

Clean the fluff filter 

after

 each drying operation.

1.

Open the door, remove fluff from door/door area. 

2.

Pull out and fold open the fluff filter.

3.

Remove the fluff (by wiping the filter with your hand).
If the fluff filter is very dirty or blocked, rinse with warm water and dry 
thoroughly.

4.

Close and reinsert the fluff filter.

Switching off the dryer

Turn the programme selector to 

Off

.

Do not leave laundry in the dryer.

Removing the laundry

The automatic anti-crease function causes the drum to move at specific intervals, the washing remains 
loose and fluffy for an hour (two hours if the additional 

Less Ironing

 function is also selected-

depending on model

).

... and adapt to individual requirements

Never start the dryer if it is damaged!
Inform your after-sales service.

Inspecting the

dryer

Sorting and loading laundry

Remove all items from pockets.
Check for cigarette lighters.
The drum must be empty prior to loading.

See programme overview on page 7.
See also separate instructions for “Woollens basket” 
(depending on model)

Your new dryer

Congratulations 

- You have chosen a modern, high-quality Siemens 

domestic appliance.
The condensation dryer is distinguished by its economical energy  
consumption.
Every dryer which leaves our factory is carefully checked to ensure 
that it functions correctly and is in perfect condition.
Should you have any questions, our after-sales service will be pleased 
to help.

Disposal in an environmentally-responsible manner 

This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 

2012/19/EU concerning used electrical and electronic appliances 
(waste electrical and electronic equipment - WEEE). The guideline 
determines the framework for the return and recycling of used 
appliances as applicable throughout the EU.

For further information about our products, accessories, spare parts 
and services, please visit: www.siemens-home.com

Intended use

Preparing for 

installation, see Page 8

Selecting and adjusting the programme

Drying

Condensate container 

Control panel

ʋ

for domestic use only,

ʋ

only to be used for drying fabrics that have been 
washed with water.      

This appliance is intended for use up to a maximum 
height of 4000 metres above sea level.
Keep children younger than 3 years old away from 
the dryer.
Do not let children make the cleaning and 
maintenance work on the dryer without supervision.
Do not leave children kunsupervised near the 
dryer.
Keep pets away from the dryer.
The dryer can be operated by children 8 years old 
and older, by persons with reduced physical, 
sensory or mental abilities and by persons with 
insufficient experience or knowledge if they are 
supervised or have been instructed in its use by 
a responsible adult.

Select the drying programme ...

Press the Start/Stop button

1

2

3

Make sure your hands are dry. 
Hold the plug only.

Connecting the

mains plug

Drying

Drum

All buttons are sensitive and only 
need to be touched lightly.

Only operate the dryer with 
the fluff filter inserted!

Air inlet

Fluff filter

Drum interior light 

(depending on model)

Maintenance 
flap

Programme end 

once lights up in the display.                                                 

Interrupt programme 

removing or adding laundry.

The drying cycle can be interrupted for a brief period so that laundry may be added or removed. 
The programme selected must then be resumed and completed.

Never switch the dryer off before the drying process has ended.
Drum and door may be hot!

1.

Open door, the drying process is interrupted.

2.

Load or remove laundry and close door.

3.

If required, select a new programme and additional functions.

4.

Press the 

Start

/Stop button. 

Contents 

Page 

ʋ

Preparation   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

ʋ

Setting the programmes  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

ʋ

Drying   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/4

ʋ

Information on laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5

ʋ

Fine adjustment of the drying result  . . 5/6

ʋ

Care and cleaning   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

ʋ

Programme overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

ʋ

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

ʋ

Frost protection / Transport . . . . . . . . . . . 8

ʋ

Technical data   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

ʋ

Optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

ʋ

What to do if... / After-sales service . . . . 10

ʋ

Safety instructions   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Additional 

functions

Programme selector

Time

 remaining

Display panel

ˎ

Low Heat

Reduced temperature for delicate fabrics 

'

 that require 

a longer drying time; e.g. for polyacrylics, polyamide, elastane 
or acetate.

ˎ

Less Ironing

Reduces creasing and extends the anti-creasing phase once 
the program has ended.

ˎ

Buzzer

Select On/Off for buzzer at the end of the programme.

Information on laundry ...

Labelling of fabrics

Follow the manufacturer's care information.

(c

Drying at normal temperature.

'c

Drying at low temperature 

a

 also select 

Low Heat

.

)c

Do not machine dry.

Observe safety instructions without fail 

a

 

Page 11

!

Do not tumble-dry the following fabrics for example:
– Impermeable fabrics (e.g. rubber-coated fabrics).
– Delicate materials (silk or curtains made from synthetic material) 

a

 they may crease

– Laundry contaminated with oil.

Drying tips

– To ensure a consistent result, sort the laundry by fabric type and drying programme.
– Always dry very small items (e.g. baby socks) together with large items of laundry 

(e.g. hand towel).

– Close zips, hooks and eyelets, and button up covers.

Tie fabric belts, apron strings, etc. together

– Do not over-dry easy-care laundry 

a

 risk of creasing!

Allow laundry to finish drying in the air.

– Do not dry woolens in the dryer, only use to freshen them up 

a

 

Page 7, 

Woollens Finish 

Programme (depending on model).

– Do not iron laundry immediately after drying, fold items up and leave for a while 

a

 the remaining moisture will then be distributed evenly.

– The drying result depends on the type of water used during washing. 

a

 Fine adjustment 

of the drying result 

a

 

Page 5/6

.

– Machine-knitted fabrics (e.g. T-shirts or jerseys) often shrink the first time they are dried 

a

do not use the 

Cupboard Dry Extra

 programme.

– Starched laundry is not always suitable for dryers 

a

 starch leaves behind a coating that 

adversely affects the drying operation.

– Use the correct dosage of fabric softener as per the manufacturer's instructions when 

washing the laundry to be dried.

– Use the timer programme for small loads 

a

 this improves the drying result.

Environmental protection / Energy-saving tips

– Before drying, spin the laundry thoroughly in the washing machine 

a

 the higher the spin 

speed the shorter the drying time will be (consumes less energy), also spin easy-care 
laundry.

– Put in, but do not exceed, the maximum recommended quantity of laundry 

a

programme 

overview 

a

 

Page 7

.

– Make sure the room is well ventilated during drying.
– Do not obstruct or seal up the air inlet.
– Keep the air cooler clean 

a

 

Page 6 “Care and cleaning”

.

Fine adjustment of the drying result

Adjustment of the levels of dryness  

x

x

1 x to 
the right

Press and hold

 

Low Heat 

and turn 5 x to the right

 

Press 

 

Low Heat

 until 

the required level is reached

Turn to 

Off

Turn to 

Off

 Fine adjustment of the drying result

  

Care and cleaning 

Dryer housing, control panel, air cooler, moisture sensors

– Wipe with a soft, damp cloth.
– Do not use harsh cleaning agents and solvents.
– Remove detergent and cleaning agent residue immediately.
– During drying, water may collect between the door and seal. 

This does not affect your dryer's functions in any way.

Clean the protective filter 5 - 6 times a year

or if 

Clean filter

 flashes after cleaning the fluff filter.

Air cooler / Protective filter

When cleaning, only remove the protective filter. Clean the air cooler 
behind the protective filter once a year.
– Allow the dryer to cool.
– Residual water may leak out, so place an absorbent towel 

underneath the maintenance door.

1.

Unlock the maintenance door.

2.

Open the maintenance door fully.

3.

Turn both locking levers towards each another.

4.

Pull out the protective filter/air cooler.

Do not damage the protective filter or air cooler.
Clean with warm water only. Do not use any hard or sharp-edged 
objects.

5.

Clean the 

protective filter/air cooler thoroughly,

Allow to drip dry.

6.

Clean the seals.

7.

Re-insert the protective filter/air cooler,
with the handle facing down.

8.

Turn back both locking levers.

9.

Close the maintenance door until the lock clicks into place.

Moisture sensors

The dryer is fitted with stainless steel moisture sensors. The sensors 
measure the level of moisture in the laundry. After a long period of 
operation, a fine layer of limescale may form on the sensors.

1.

Open the door and clean the moisture sensors with a damp sponge 
which has a rough surface.

Do not use steel wool or abrasive materials.

L:00, L:01, L:02, L:03 are shown in sequence
Short signal when changing from L:03 to L:00, otherwise long
signal.

Only when switched off!

Summary of Contents for WT46E381GB

Page 1: ...g 3 4 ʋ Information on laundry 5 ʋ Fine adjustment of the drying result 5 6 ʋ Care and cleaning 6 ʋ Programme overview 7 ʋ Installation 8 ʋ Frost protection Transport 8 ʋ Technical data 9 ʋ Optional accessories 9 ʋ What to do if After sales service 10 ʋ Safety instructions 11 Additional functions Programme selector Time remaining Display panel ˎ Low Heat Reduced temperature for delicate fabrics th...

Page 2: ...ales service directory or by calling one of these numbers GB 0344 892 8999 Calls charged at local or mobile rate IE 01450 2655 0 03 per minute at peak Off peak 0 0088 per minute When contacting the after sales service please quote the appliance s product number E no and number FD see the inside of the door Set the programme selector to Off and remove the appliance plug from the socket ʠ The Start ...

Page 3: ... the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU For further information about our products accessories spare parts and services please visit www siemens home com Intended use Preparing for installation see Page 8 Selecting and adjusting th ʋ for domestic use only ʋ only to be used for drying fabrics that have been washed with water This appliance is i...

Page 4: ...e washing remains loose and fluffy for an hour two hours if the additional Less Ironing function is also selected depending on model idual requirements specting the dryer oading laundry asket he programme Drying Condensate container Control panel drying programme he Start Stop button 1 2 3 nnecting the mains plug Drying Drum e sensitive and only uched lightly the dryer with nserted Air inlet Fluff...

Page 5: ...ntity of laundry a programme overview a Page 7 Make sure the room is well ventilated during drying Do not obstruct or seal up the air inlet Keep the air cooler clean a Page 6 Care and cleaning Fine adjustment of the drying result Adjustment of the levels of dryness x x 1 x to the right Press and hold Low Heat and turn 5 x to the right Press Low Heat until the required level is reached Turn to Off ...

Page 6: ...4502 964502 BSH Hausgeräte GmbH Carl Wery Straße 34 81739 München GERMANY WT46E381GB Manufactured by BSH Hausgeräte GmbH under Trademark License of Siemens AG 8 Installation Delivery specification dryer instructions for installation and use woollens basket depending on model Check dryer for transport damage The dryer is very heavy Do not attempt to lift it on your own Be careful to avoid sharp edg...

Page 7: ...vice directory or by calling one of these numbers GB 0344 892 8999 Calls charged at local or mobile rate IE 01450 2655 0 03 per minute at peak Off peak 0 0088 per minute When contacting the after sales service please quote the appliance s product number E no and number FD see the inside of the door Set the programme selector to Off and remove the appliance plug from the socket ʠ The Start Stop ind...

Page 8: ...ion hazard Do not turn off the dryer until the drying process ends unless the laundry will be removed quickly and spread out so that the heat can dissipate Do not put laundry containing foamed material rubber in the dryer a elastic material may be destroyed and the dryer may be damaged due to possible deformation of the foamed material Light things such as long hair may be sucked into the air inle...

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